Limiting fire spread in buildings
A new BRANZ research project is looking to improve the methods of determining the level of fire resistance necessary in parts of buildings to limit fire spread.
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By Dr Colleen Wade – 1 February 2014, Build 140
A new BRANZ research project is looking to improve the methods of determining the level of fire resistance necessary in parts of buildings to limit fire spread.
By Kevin Frank – 1 April 2018, Build 165, Feature article
It’s important with higher-density housing in urban areas to ensure fire doesn’t spread from a lower roof to an adjacent, taller wall. BRANZ fire researchers are delving into the validity of the current 9 to 5 rule.